#BookReview ~ Choosing Survival by Lynn F. Forney

How I Endured a Brutal Attack and a Lifetime of Trauma through the Power of Action, Choice, and Self Expression

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the CHOOSING SURVIVAL by Lynn F Forney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Make sure to enter the giveaway!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: CHOOSING SURVIVAL

Author: Lynn F Forney

Pub. Date: May 12, 2022

Publisher: Flying Feet Publishing

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 130

Find it: Goodreads, or Here

This story, my story, was not an easy one to tell. It has not been an easy one to live.

By 21, I had already had my fair share of struggles. Clinical depression often hid behind my smile, but, deep down, I never lost hope. Not really. As I began to heal and find my place in the world, something unthinkable happened.

I awoke with a man, a stranger, in my bed. Then he stabbed me. Seven times. I lost 21 pints of blood. Statistically, I should not have survived.

Yet here I am. Telling my story. Candidly, honestly, courageously. Hoping that I may help others do the same.

To heal. To hope. And above all else, to love.

If you enjoy TRUE stories about regular people who survive extraordinary circumstances, this is a must-read!

Memoirs can offer so much strength to others, and Choosing Survival is no exception. While Forney was struggling with clinical depression, which is no little concern, she woke one night with a man stabbing her. She lost 21 pints of blood and statistically shouldn’t have survived.

But that wasn’t the end. Due to her previously unstable condition, she was treated horribly by investigating police, the hospital staff, friends, family, and strangers. If you can believe it, it was even briefly considered that she stabbed herself!

This lady could easily have folded under all of the physical and mental challenges she faced. But, she ended up choosing to become a survivor. And for me, that says it all.

It is a short book that isn’t necessarily perfectly penned. But what it lacks is easily made up for with an inspirational story. One that had to have taken courage to share.

My thanks to Rockstar Book Tours and the author for a copy of this book to review. 

About Lynn F Forney:

Lynn Forney loves bold bright colors, being silly, hugs, and honey mustard. She feels most at home performing on stage and loves delving into anything that allows her to
express her creativity.

She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband and their two rescue dogs.

You can reach Lynn at

Website |  Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

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